Pure Search are instructed by one of the standout Gaming teams in the market who are looking to hire an Associate at 4-6PQE. This represents an exciting opportunity for an Associate with existing experience in gaming, or a commercial lawyer with a passion for gaming, to join a leading firm in this space.
The Firm:
Our client is well-regarded as one of the standout names in the Tech, Media, Entertainment and Telecoms space, both in the UK and across Europe. They are well-known across the creative industries, working with a range of household name games developers, publishers, creative individuals and platforms.
The team advise across a range of music licensing arrangements in the Metaverse, video game development and publishing transactions, IP rights, broader media finance and data protection.
The Role:
Working closely with the Head of Gaming, you will advise on all aspects of the video games sector, from development and publishing, global distribution, IPO, enforcement, compliance and brand strategies, through to supporting on investment and acquisitions into VR, AR and eSports gaming.
The role will include but won't be limited to:
- Game and content licensing, development and distribution agreements and game merchandising;
- Sponsorship, endorsement and voiceover contracts;
- Game music licensing and commissioning;
- Advising on the impact of AI and game development;
- Design rights matters, copyright issues and trade mark enforcement;
- Preparing brand protection strategies for the protection of IP rights;
- Advising on data and privacy aspects of video games deals.
About You:
You will be an England & Wales qualified Solicitor with 4-6 years post-qualification experience. Our client would consider candidates slightly outside of this remit if you hold existing gaming experience. Whilst gaming experience isn't a pre-requisite of the role, a genuine passion and enthusiasm for gaming is a must and you will be someone that is committed to forging a career for yourself at the top of the gaming industry.
For more information and a confidential discussion, please contact Daniel Diamond at Pure Search.